Ebenezer Cobham Brewer was born in 1810 in London, England. He was a renowned British lexicographer and author, known for his contributions to English reference works. Brewer's scholarly pursuits and dedication to language and literature have left a lasting impact on the study of English etymology and vocabulary.
Encompasses real, fictitious, and mythical names from history, romance, the arts, science, and fable, and phrases, superstitions, and customs ancient and contemporary.